I was raised a crank and spanker by the Dressage & Western Pleasure world, but after being disabled for 6 months from a fatal car accident I had to change my style of training to accommodate my chronic pain and … Continue reading →

The young gelding was a new purchase by a lovely kind-hearted woman that wanted a nice trail horse for her family. He was a big chestnut Quarter horse about five years old who had extensive training in reining and cutting. … Continue reading →

In lieu of devices, violence, and food as trickery, Passive Empowerment is a true empowerment process. Assertiveness is only needed when danger presents itself, otherwise empowerment is gained by understanding the language of the horse, observation of the horse and … Continue reading →